Mathematical Approach to the Prediction of Scientific Discovery

In the field of symbolic logic at least, fundamental discoveries seem to follow patterns, suggesting that future discoveries may in some sense be predictable.

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Published in:Nature (London) 1971-01, Vol.229 (5280), p.103-104
Main Authors: GOFFMAN, WILLIAM, HARMON, GLYNN
Format: Article
Language:English
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Humanities and Social Sciences
multidisciplinary
Science
Science (multidisciplinary)
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Summary:In the field of symbolic logic at least, fundamental discoveries seem to follow patterns, suggesting that future discoveries may in some sense be predictable.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/229103a0